Fiesta Taco Skillet

[Kitchen Witch]

Fiesta Taco Skillet

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1 can (11 oz.) Mexican-style corn, drained
2/3 cup water
1 packet (1.25 oz.) taco seasoning mix - Regular
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 sup yellow corn meal, (see note below)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup evaporated milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
PREHEAT oven to 400° F.

BROWN beef in well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet; drain. Stir in corn, water and seasoning mix. Cook over low heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens. Top with cheese.

COMBINE corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Combine evaporated milk and egg in small bowl; mix well. Add milk mixture to corn meal mixture; stir just until blended. Spread over top of meat-cheese mixture.

BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

NOTE: May also use white corn meal